The recent events in an organization representing my former path
caught my eye, not for the more lurid stuff that sells in the mass
media, but for something else they're considering which, in the
words of one critic, would promote spiritual tourism. But
what is spiritual tourism? And what can be done about it?

You might consider tourism to be the direct opposite of
exploration. Look at it on the physical plane. A
tourist travels in an air-conditioned bus, comes and goes on
schedule, looks at all the neat stuff, takes pictures, shops at the
gift shops, and gains little. An explorer makes sure of
necessary comfort and safety, but seeks the full experience.
There's a difference! Let's look!